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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.80, 1,319.40 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.80, 1,319.40 and 554.80 is: 832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.80 : 1,319.40 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.80/1,319.40 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.80x = 1,319.40 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.80x = 732,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,003.12/878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.96

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